Category: Target Corporation

Target to End D.E.I. Policies as Trump Threatens Companies

The retailer joins a growing group of companies dropping commitments and policies on diversity and equity as President Trump fights the programs.
Does a Strong Holiday Shopping Season Mean a Better Year Ahead?

Consumers spent more than expected over the holidays on clothes and electronics. But the retail economy is still a mixed bag.
How Amazon Delivers Packages Within A Day

Retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Target have figured out that if they get you your online order today, you will probably spend more tomorrow.
Holiday Shopping Season Separates Winning Retailers From Losers

Consumers are seeking deals and being choosier about their spending in the crucial final weeks of the year, executives say.
Ms. Rachel, YouTube Star, Is Creating a Holiday Toy Frenzy

Rachel Accurso might be this era’s Mr. Rogers, if he were on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. Toy companies and publishers all want a piece of the action.
Target’s Hot Santa Ads Join ‘Hot Frosty’ in Spiced Up Holidays

A new series of ads from Target features Kris K., a “weirdly hot” version of the beloved character, continuing a trend of spicing up holiday favorites.
Target’s Stock Sinks on Weak Sales Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season

The retailer’s downbeat earnings report, which included lower profit and larger inventory, fell far short of Wall Street’s expectations.
Attention Kmart Shoppers: It’s Closing Time

As the last full-size Kmart in the continental United States prepares to close, shoppers reminisced about the store that once sold everything, everywhere.
Her 8-Year-Old Drove Herself to Target and Became an Internet Star

Tangie Wilson was sleeping when her daughter Zoe sneaked out of the house and drove to the store. The tale of how it all unfolded is as relatable as it is incredible.
An 8-Year-Old Ohio Girl Takes a Solo Drive to Target in Family’s SUV

A missing girl and reports of an erratic driver turned out to be related, with police officers in Ohio finding the girl safe, and enjoying a drink.
A Stanley Tumbler You Can Wear?

A new Halloween costume from Target inspired by a popular reusable cup perpetuates the zeitgeistification of a holiday that once belonged almost entirely to children.
To Avoid an Economic Recession, Consumer Spending Is Key

It has powered the economic recovery from the pandemic shock. Now wallets are thinner, and some businesses are feeling the difference.